"Several incidents in the area have been reported to the police in recent days. As Hollyfast is being used as a Polling Station tomorrow, we have urgently reviewed the risk assessment for the safeguarding of our pupils.

"Safeguarding of pupils, staff and parents is always a priority for us and whilst we apologise for the disruption this very late decision may cause, we feel sure that you will support our action."

Keresley Grange Primary School is also closed today following the incident.

The school, in Waste Lane, posted a letter on their website saying the closure will affect all classes from Reception to Year 6.

Their letter said: "There was a minor incident outside our school this morning before 8.30am and we have since heard that there was a similar incident later in the morning outside another local school.

"Safeguarding of pupils, staff and parents is our priority and we apologise for the disruption this very late decision will cause."

No details have been given as to what the suspicious behaviour was.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said this morning: “Following further investigation into this matter the man who was seen acting suspiciously outside Whitmore Park School, Halford Lane, Coventry yesterday (7 June) has been identified and spoken to by police.

"Officers are satisfied with the explanation he gave and that no offences have been committed and there are no further concerns around this individual.

"All incidents of this nature reported to us are taken seriously and will be looked into. We would always encourage people to report any activity or behaviour they deem suspicious."